Young Gift wants to study in America

He needs funds to pay for tuition, accommodation and flight tickets by August 11.

April 13, 2019

Penelope Masilela 1 minute read

Daveyton youngster Gift Nkosi (25)vneeds funds to achieve his dream of being part of the New York Film Academy.

Daveyton youngster Gift Nkosi needs funding to achieve his dream of being part of the New York Film Academy.

The 25-year-old has been accepted to study at the academy. However, he needs funds to pay for tuition, accommodation and flight tickets by August 11.

Gift said this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and hopes his study will teach him valuable lessons and skills that he could share with other upcoming artists.

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The young man’s passion for arts began at a young age. He enjoyed drama and public speaking during his schooling career.

He said his goal was to create films that would tell “our story” from an Africans perspective, and also to help others launch their careers. He said it was difficult to break into the entertainment industry.

“I’ve been told numerous time that my dreams are too big; I’ve been criticised for my art and this made me feel like I wasn’t good enough.

“However, you need to realise that when you dream big, you need to also put in an effort to make your dreams come true,” said Gift.

After matric he took a gap year. It was during that time he got the opportunity to study at the Moving into Dance Mophatong, also working with Gregory Maqoma of Vuyani Dance Theatre, Luyanda Sidiya of Luthando Arts Academy and Lulu Mlangeni, also of the Vuyani Dance Theatre.

Gift shares his passion for art by teaching young people in his community ballerina. He does this in his garage. He also mentors upcoming artists.

Besides performing in theatre, Gift is also a songwriter and musician.

To raise funds, he will be hosting a show on June 29 titled ‘White Winter Wonderland’ in Daveyton.

To help the youngster travel to New York you can donate on www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/new-york-film-academy or email him on giftthebishop@gmail.com.